Robin Hood tax will hurt

ROBIN Hood would be spinning in his grave if he knew the new Treasurer of the Queensland circus is likening herself to him to justify her money-grabbing tax she has put on the people who own businesses and employ people.

It’s been proved that communism doesn't work. Take away or tax all benefits and incentives in running a business and business will stop, unemployment will go through the roof and debt will grow uncontrollably.

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